THE team behind construction of Warrington’s £6.9 million Youth Zone has been revealed – and work will start in the next couple of weeks.
Caddick Construction has been appointed to start work on project, which will bring state-of-the-art sports and social facilities to young people from across the town. – and the project team consists of Seven Architecture, HL Engineers, Hurstwood Environmental Consulting and Walker Sime.
The project is being delivered by national charity OnSide Youth Zones in partnership with the borough council and with support from a number of local individuals and organisations.
Onside has already created a network of similar facilities across the country, providing unrivalled facilities for young people to go to and enjoy arts, sports, learn new skills, or just meet friends and have someone to talk to. The Warrington project is its 12th.
Located in the stadium quarter next to the University Technical College (UTC) off Dallam Lane, Warrington Youth Zone will offer an indoor climbing wall, 3G kick pitch, four court sports hall, dance and drama studio, training kitchen, arts and crafts space, fully equipped gym, music room with recording studio and enterprise suite. Once fully open, more than 20 activities will be on offer for up to 250 young people every night of the week.
The long-established Warrington Youth Club will move into the building.
Adam Poyner, head of construction for OnSide Youth Zones, said “It’s great to see another Youth Zone project join OnSide’s ever-growing network of much-needed Youth Zone facilities across the country, which provide opportunities and raise aspirations for young people from all backgrounds.”
Ian Threadgold, managing director of Caddick Construction NW said: “The Youth Zone is specially designed to stand out and provide a visible landmark that will attract and inspire the young people who will enjoy and benefit from the many activities. It is a 21st century facility that is so far removed from the old youth clubs we probably remember growing up with.”-
